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H693 WSP

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,887 mi
Last recorded111,887 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH693 WSP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 111,887 miles

Offside Front subframe to crossmember outside prescribed area

Pass 20 May 2025 110,540 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 109,388 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,614 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 108,212 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 108,200 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 107,941 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 107,491 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,089 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,443 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,907 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 104,967 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 104,022 miles

childs seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adults seat belt

Pass 24 Feb 2012 103,037 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 101,964 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 101,314 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 100,295 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 100,291 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 99,820 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 99,820 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 99,171 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 98,093 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Metro?

Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,089
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
68,023
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34,808
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33,671
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,892
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,604
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H693 WSP is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1990 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 50,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Metro fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H693 WSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H693 WSP registered?

H693 WSP is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H693 WSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H693 WSP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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